Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
At eisai, satisfying unmet medical needs and increasing the benefits healthcare provides to patients, their families, and caregivers is eisai’s human health care (hhc) missionWe’re a growing pharmaceutical company that is breaking through in neurology and oncology, with a strong emphasis on research and developmentOur history includes the development of many innovative medicines, notably the discovery of the world`s most widely-used treatment for alzheimer’s diseaseAs we continue to expand, we are seeking highly-motivated individuals who want to work in a fast-paced environment and make a differenceIf this is your profile, we want to hear from you.
Job summary
The position is responsible for driving operational excellence and providing leadership for the governance, technology, process and analytics for eisai’s procure-to-pay (p2p) transformationOnce an effective p2p ecosystem has been established, this position will be responsible for the ongoing management of the function in alignment with the needs of the organizationThis leader will collaborate seamlessly across procurement, site services, finance, it and the various business functions to deliver an effective & efficient p2p center of excellence that standardizes the company approach to purchase goods and services while delivering on aggressive savings goalsThe ideal candidate should be able to collaborate with integration partners, drive the implementation of state-of-the-art technologies, document key processes, create easy to follow work instructions to ensure effective source and purchase business needs.
The p2p process and system will manage approximately $921m in annual us spend (integrity - $97m, purpose - $291m, r&d – $524m)Procurement will continually focus on improving working capital, reducing risk, creating transparency, compliance to internal controls rules and delivering meaningful savingsThese goals must be achieved while optimizing the quality of good and services that are purchased across the enterprise.
Essential functions
Lead a team of consultants and direct reports to seamlessly transition eisai’s buying activities from its current decentralized approach to a more structured & centralized procurement function maximizing technologies and process improvements that are transformativeCreate and execute on a comprehensive implementation plan including technology platform selection, project communications, work instruction development, employee training and continuous monitoring of kpis that delivers a closely integrated source and spend management solution.
Design and implement a p2p function by assessing cross functional needs, developing a p2p blueprint including services, processes, work instructions & policies, system kpis along with an effective communication planManage the selection of an integration partner and end-2-end p2p system (such as ariba) to deliver best practice technologies needed to optimize sourcing and purchasing.
Lead the purchasing function to ensure the leveraging of innovative technologies and efficient operations including maintaining vendor master, pr & po processing, contract reviews etc.Evaluate and implement strategic sourcing tools to assist with rfps, eauctions and contract managementDrive policies and best practices to ensure proper spending and compliance behaviors are exhibited by all departmentsContinuously improve all processes & systems to enable long term sustainable performanceEstablish and monitor relevant procurement kpis for both the business and function that will allow for proper long-term management.
Support the development and execution of purchasing strategies that align with eisai’s strategic goalsOversee the automation of rfp process to ensure top suppliers are selected based on key criteria such as capabilities, qualifications, and costProvide thought leadership and key in leveraging systems to optimize negotiations and development of for supplier contractsServes as the escalation point where there is nonconformance for resolution and root cause analysis and recommendation of actions.
Accountable for compliance to internal and external policies, regulations and laws within the source to pay/procure to pay process and technology platform.
Implement and enable supplier management best practices with strategic supplier partnerships that are critical to the company’s successDevelop in conjunction with category leadership market intelligence capabilities to help with procurement strategies, supplier selection and savings attainment.
Build a best in class team including hiring, development and engagement of top talent within the life science spaceDevelop meaningful career paths for the engagement and retention of employees.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, finance or related fields is required.
Certification in continuous improvement (ci) methodology (e.gLean, six sigma) and/or agile project management is a plusAn mba is preferredPharmaceutical or life science industry experience is a plus.
12+ years of procurement experience with people management as well as direct experience with deployment of large-scale end-2-end p2p systems such as ariba, coupa, gep, jagger, etcProject management and/or a systems technology/it background is highly desired.
Demonstrated knowledge of procurement processes, contract management, financial analysis, market analysis, supplier analysis, supplier diversity, supplier relationship management, technology utilization, strategic planning, and integrated supply chain experience.
Demonstrated communication and collaboration skills and abilities to tactfully work across functions and at all levels of the organization to create cost effective, innovative, and sustainable sourcing solutions.
Ability to travel to eisai hq offices and other us based company sites when re-opened post covid-19
Proven ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities and meet deadlines.
Strong understanding of strategic sourcing principles, vendor management.
Demonstrated ability to work successfully on a team as well as independently
Eisai requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated against covid-19 and provide valid proof of vaccination as of their start date, to the extent permitted under applicable lawThis requirement is a condition of employment at eisai, and it applies regardless of whether the position is located at an eisai site, field based or is fully remoteIf you are unable to receive the vaccine for qualifying medical reasons (including pregnancy-related), or religious reasons (sincerely held religious beliefs), you will have an opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation.
The competencies essential for success in this role are:
Leadership - leading by example without relying on authority
Accountability - having the confidence and competence to execute flawlessly
Mobility - moving forward with agility and flexibility
Perseverance - relentless pursuit of excellence
Eisai is an equal opportunity employer and as such, is committed in policy and in practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran statusSimilarly, considering the need for reasonable accommodations, eisai prohibits discrimination against persons because of disability, including disabled veterans.
Eisai incParticipates in e-verifyE-verify is an internet based system operated by the department of homeland security in partnership with the social security administration that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of all new hires in the united states.
